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Universal Studios Japan in Osaka unveils Super Nintendo WorldUniversal Studios Japan in Osaka said Super Nintendo World, a new area themed around Nintendo characters, is scheduled to open ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Representing an investment of more than 50 billion yen, the area will feature "state-of-the-art rides, interactive areas, shops and restaurants, all featuring Nintendo's most popular characters and games," according to a press release by the park. CNBC

Enchanted Kingdom in the Philippines to promote tourism through flying theater"Agila: The EKsperience," a flying theater attraction set inside a nine-story building, is set to open this month at Enchanted Kingdom in the Philippines. Chairman and President Mario Mamon said the ride features 105 motion simulation seats set in front of a 544-square-meter movie screen that will display some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. Enchanted Kingdom officials have recently signed an agreement with a local network for help in promoting the new attraction.Manila Standard (Philippines)

Plans revealed for recreation, aquatic center in Lewisville, TexasResidents of Lewisville, Texas, were shown plans of a recreation center set to rise in a $38.1 million project. Opening in December 2019, the facility will include a swimming pool with a water slide, a current pool, a lap pool and a kids' area; a gym and two basketball courts. An adjoining wing will feature a senior center and include a pool hall, a common area and a coffee bar. The Lewisville Texan Journal

Work continues on Oklahoma Aquarium's sea turtle exhibitConstruction is progressing on a sea turtle exhibit at the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks and is on track for the attraction's scheduled opening in March. The Caribbean-themed exhibit will feature a 64,000-gallon tank with three observation levels. The space will be shared by the aquarium's two loggerhead turtles with reef sharks and various tropical fish. Tulsa World (Okla.)

Repairs of fire-damaged Museu da Língua Portuguesa in Brazil scheduled to beginRestoration on the Museu da Língua Portuguesa in São Paulo, Brazil, is scheduled to begin in late December, repairing damage from a fire that struck the building on Dec. 21, 2015. An investment of R$65 million will be made on the restorations, that are scheduled to be fully completed by March 2019. A total of R$29 million from museum's fire insurance premium, which was more than R$34 million, will fund some of the restorations. The EDP Group, the Globo Group, and the Itaú Group, will contribute to the restoration project. Globo.com (Brazil) (Portuguese-language content)

Tiger bites off zookeeper's fingertip at Florida's Zoo MiamiA 20-year-old zookeeper at the Zoo Miami in Florida lost the tip of a finger Tuesday during feeding, officials said. The keeper reportedly broke protocol by performing the feeding by hand instead of using a stick, leading to the incident. The keeper is expected to recover, and no action will be taken regarding the tiger. WTVJ-TV (Miami)
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